The glazed porcelain in the china doll is more durable, so it's common for these collector's items to have porcelain arms and legs, although not all of them do. Meanwhile, bisque dolls rarely use ...

Price on eBay: $16,000 This vintage porcelain doll, which stands 21 inches tall, was manufactured in Germany but is dressed in French attire. Made by Jumeau, one of the most iconic porcelain doll ...

Shaker dolls are also simple, featuring china heads with full dress and cloak. Craftsmanship reigned, with functionality key. Their motto was “put your hands to work and your hearts to God.” ...

A: Your antique doll was made in Germany. They are called China Head dolls by collectors and have been a category of collecting for a long time. They were produced in massive quantities during the ...

After her beloved collection turned out to be too much to enjoy herself, Carolyn Bakarich decided to share her treasures by opening a museum in downtown Vicksburg 30 years ago.

China has in the past few years begun to buy back the antiques and art works that have for centuries been spread all over the world, and at the same time the country's new generation of collectors ...